Hi,

Often the first foods we give babies tend to be rather low in calories - the sort of foods we'd eat if we were on a diet. At this age (7mnths) she need normal family foods - whatever you are having she can have. If they are only having small amounts then they need to be packed with nutrition! Is she having meat yet? She could definately try that. Some spag bol sauce in her vegies or some meat from your slow cooked casserole or shank. If she tolerates dairy (or dairy is not an issue in your family) she can have yogurt. Eggs are good if there are no allergy problems and have plenty of iron. (once again this is for families where there are no allergies - which thankfully is still most of us) Some of these foods may be more comfortable served with a spoon - that's all part of baby led weaning - you give them access to these foods so they can try for themselves.